The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Sydney Swans confirm no other club representatives were in Melbourne hotel room

Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has admitted the culture at the embattled AFL club ‘isn’t perfect’ while facing the media on Friday

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

'Fear for their lives': women in Swans probe in hiding

A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.

AAP · Aug 21

How Drastic Playoff Changes Could Impact MLS Compared to Other Major Leagues

MLS could welcome more teams to the playoffs than any other major North American sports league.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

AFL appeals board hands down swift van Rooyen verdict

Melbourne will have to win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this year after the AFL appeals board upheld his three-match ban.

AAP · Aug 20

Australian Rules faces far-reaching fallout from latest scandal

SYDNEY - An alcohol-fuelled scandal swirling around a top Australian Rules team has been splashed across newspaper front pages as much as the back and triggered broader debate, a sign of the sport’s importance in the country’s social fabric.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

Isaac Heeney dumped as face of own company amid Sydney Swans commercial fallout

Heeney’s name and image removed from 5th Quarter Camp promotions while book stores stop sale of children’s series Little Isaac Footy Fever

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

Tasmania Devils aim high in maiden VFL finals series

The Devils locked in a top four spot after two crucial late season victories and have set their sights on doing some damage in the upcoming finals.

AAP · Aug 20

Eagles re-sign defender but big list cull looms

West Coast face a number of tough decisions at the end of this season, with Tom Cole and Matt Flynn among more than a dozen players coming out of contract.

AAP · Aug 20

No Stringing along: Giants star confirms exit

GWS forward Jake Stringer hopes to continue his AFL career in his home state next year as the Giants face the possibility of losing a trio of key players.

AAP · Aug 20

Battling Bombers put timeline on coaching decision

Essendon's next senior coach is set to be named in the days following the last-placed club's final home-and-away match of the season against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Aug 20